Wildland News

Wildfire Chronicles - Heroism Beyond The Flames Podcast

January 23, 2025

Hear jaw-dropping stories of heroism and resilience from the front lines read more

URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

March 28, 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments read more
Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 3, 2023

Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program read more
WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity

February 27, 2023

We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project . read more
The four cosponsors of the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive honors this year in recognition of their exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.

February 22, 2023

Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named one individual and one organization chosen to receive 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Awards read more
North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant

January 30, 2023

NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters read more
President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023

January 4, 2023

Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
The US Department of Agriculture has launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program

July 27, 2022

This five-year program is designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. read more
Fuels Reduction Project Grant Funding Available

June 29, 2022

A maximum of $10,000 per department is available to help departments cover the cost of department staffing, equipment rentals, and/or contractual services. read more
Roadside Community Chipping Program Grant Funding Available

March 23, 2022

A maximum of $20,000 per department is available to help RSG! members cover the cost of chipping programs. read more

IAFC News

President Trump's Executive Order re DEI and the Private Sector

February 7, 2025

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President Trump's Executive Order Addressing Federal DEI Programs

February 7, 2025

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President Trump's Executive Order Announcing a Council to Assess The Federal Emergency Management Agency

February 7, 2025

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